How to travel from Faro to Lyon

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Compare bus and flight for Faro to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $151, while a flight costs an average of $617.

Distance: 894 miles (1439 km)

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$617

Average price

$151

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$427

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6h 33m

Average total duration

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4h 33m

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30h 43m

Average total duration

30h 13m

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30m

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17h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.3 - 8.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $151 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lyon:

A bus is $467 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lyon costing on average $617 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Faro to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Faro and Lyon including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Faro to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 58m sooner (4h 33m by flight vs 17h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $617 (€516) compared to roughly $427 (€357) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Faro to Lyon

How to get from Faro to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Faro to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU27515
    12:50 PM2h20
    Faro Airport
    4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU27515
    12:50 PM2h20
    Faro Airport
    4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU27515
    12:50 PM2h20
    Faro Airport
    4:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM38h25
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM32h10
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM29h15
    Faro, Terminal Rodoviário
    5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1906 · TP470
    6:10 PM16h45
    Faro Airport
    11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1908 · TP470
    6:05 AM4h50
    Faro Airport
    11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP1906 · TP472
    6:10 PM22h35
    Faro Airport
    5:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Faro to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Faro to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Faro and Lyon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Faro to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $151 (€126).

This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Lyon:

A bus is $467 (€390) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Lyon costing on average $617 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Faro to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 43m.

The distance from Faro to Lyon is approximately 894 miles (1439 km).
The average frequency per day from Faro to Lyon is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Faro to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Faro to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transavia France, easyJet, Volotea, TAP Portugal, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Faro to Lyon:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, easyJet, Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Faro to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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